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Short of actually getting sweat proof clothing, you won’t be
able to fix the problem 100%, but when you’re dealing with excessive sweating
and sweat stains on your favorite clothes, there are quite a few things that
can help.

Find out how to keep your style stain free, starting with
your deodorant and ending with what types of clothing hide the problem best.
Take on sweat stains and you’ll definitely feel a lot better once you try these
simple solutions to the issue.

Rethink Your
Deodorant Application

The biggest reasons for sweat stains have to do with the way
you use deodorant. Sweat won’t stain your clothes by itself, but mixed with
antiperspirants it can get pretty ugly. The first thing you need to do is apply
less of it.

A huge mistake is putting your clothes on while your underarms aren’t
completely dry. Be patient and wait for them to dry before you put on your
favorite blouse or any top or dress that you want to keep free of sweat stains.

Pick the Right
Fabrics

While it would be great to have stylish moisture wicking
clothes, those two concepts are pretty much incompatible. That means that you
should stick to natural fabrics for the hottest months of the year. That means
cotton and linen. Unfortunately silk is very prone to sweat stains. Keep
synthetic fabrics for your athletic wear, polyester might be close to sweat
proof clothing, but it’s also very likely to overheat you.

Choose the Right
Colors

The best colors for keeping your comfortable in heat, light
shades, are also usually the ones that show sweat stains the most. If you sweat
excessively, you’re less likely to show it in darker colors. Stay away from
black, but try navy, brown and other dark colors that generally show sweat
stains less. While you can’t really test fabrics in a store by getting them
wet, you can certainly do it at home, before you decide what to wear on a hot
day.

Pick the Right Summer
Outfits

Some of the things that can help you get close to sweat
proof clothing for the summer include low arm holes and tops or dresses with
cut-outs. Keep your style stain free by avoiding very fitted clothing that will
definitely get you hot and sweaty is also important. If you do want fitted tops
or dresses, try picking fabrics with busy prints, they’re better at hiding
sweat stains than solid colors.

Say No to Big
Headgear

Keeping your head covered with something heavy is the surest
way to overheat. Of course, you can’t give up hats completely if you’ll be out
in the sun, whether or not you wear sunscreen. But when you don’t actually need
to wear a hat, headband or any other kind of headgear, style your hair in an
updo or ponytail and enjoy the breeze.

Rethink Blazers and
Jackets

Sometimes the way to achieve sweat proof clothing is to
simply avoid too much fabric around your armpits. If you have to wear a blazer
or a jacket, don’t put it on, you’ll definitely have to deal with sweat stains
if you’re already feeling hot. Instead, throw it over your shoulder and enjoy
your style stain free.

Make Sure Your Shoes
Aren’t Heating You Up Too

While you can’t wear flip-flops to the office, open toe
sandals let your feet breathe and can also prevent overheating. For a more
casual look, go for canvas sneakers.

Check Labels Before
You Buy

Once you’ve got the deodorant situation under control, you
might try wearing dry clean only clothes. However, if you’re still figuring out
how to keep your style stain free, it might be a good idea to avoid items that
can’t be easily washed and dried.

Be Careful About What
You Drink and Eat

Until clothing manufacturers manage to come up with sweat
proof clothing that also looks great, you should also probably take a look at
what you eat and drink on warm days. Stay away from hot meals and beverages,
and definitely avoid spicy foods and too much caffeine.

Consider Sweat Block Pads

Underarm protective shields are often a last resort and most
products are aimed at men. However, if you’ve tried everything else and you
still can’t get anywhere close to sweat proof clothing, you might want to give
them a try in order to prevent ugly sweat stains.